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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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